Software Engineer II

FyrFly Venture Partners; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a Software Engineer II in Hemel Hempstead. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in Java, NodeJS, and software engineering. Responsibilities include end-to-end development in an Agile environment. Benefits include 25 days leave, hybrid working, and comprehensive employee support initiatives.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

Hybrid working options

Discounts at various retailers

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on professional experience in software engineering.
• Experience in creating and integrating APIs.
• Working knowledge of relational databases and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Perform all phases of software engineering in Agile environment.
• Own end-to-end development on components/features.
• Design and develop new features in Java and NodeJS.

Skills

Java

NodeJS

JavaScript

SQL

API development

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or similar field

Tools

Amazon Web Services

REST services

Microservice architectures

Job description

Software Engineer II

ID: 2025-23941 • Category: Engineering • Position Type: Full Time • Location: UK-Hertfordshire-Hemel Hempstead

About Blackhawk Network

Today, through BHN’s single global platform, businesses of all kinds can tap into the world’s largest network of branded payment solutions. BHN helps businesses grow revenue, increase loyalty, motivate and reward their teams, disburse funds and engage consumers. Branded payment solutions include the issuance and distribution of gift cards, egifts, corporate payouts and rewards, along with the technology to deliver these products in seamless, integrated ways. BHN’s network spans the globe with more than 400,000 consumer touchpoints. Learn more at BHN.com.

Overview

Black Hawk has an Incentives business that covers Reward and recognition platforms for both customers and employees to connect people and motivate them to achieve their goals. An exciting part of the enterprise is managed services which delivers custom built, fully integrated solutions for the Telco, Banking, Automotive, Retail and Leisure sectors within the UK.

As a Software Engineer II, you will join the team responsible for delivering the next generation high-volume, fault-tolerant, and scalable transaction processing system for Blackhawk. The candidate will possess a demonstrated proficiency in a wide range of skills and experience utilizing NodeJS, Vue JS, Application service Interfaces, SQL, SSIS, SSRS and database technologies. The desired candidate will have an excellent understanding and hands-on experience designing and building software components that can handle high volume traffic. Apply now for a chance to lead our products and platforms to new heights of functionality and adoption.

Responsibilities

• Perform all phases of software engineering including design, development, testing, and deployment in an Agile software development environment
• Own end to end development on the component/feature
• Design and develop new features using various languages, primarily Java, NodeJS, JavaScript and SQL SSIS, SSRS; back-end systems (API/SOA/Middleware)
• Collaborate with other teams and conduct new technology research for product development and recommend product enhancements
• Actively participate in code reviews, analyse results and choose the best solution
• Manage deadlines and prioritize tasks
• Continuously focus on improving the software quality and performance
• Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Participate in Information Security analysis and remediation
• Troubleshoot customer issues and communicate effectively to internal and external stakeholders
• Able to work independently yet thrives in a team environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or similar field of study
• 3-5 years of hands-on professional experience with object-oriented and functional software engineering using Java, JavaScript, NodeJS and related technologies
• Experience in creating, maintaining and integrating APIs
• Experience working on back-end services (Rest Web services, middleware)
• Experience working with Relational Database – SQL
• Experience working in a cloud environment, preferably Amazon Web Services
• Experience in designing and building REST services and familiarity with Microservice architectures
• Comfortable with relational database design and SQL
• Knowledge of data structures and algorithms
• Experience working with web user interface technologies
• Understanding of Scrum framework

Benefits

We offer a competitive range of Employee Benefits that are designed to give all our employees a better quality of work-life, decrease stress and foster a great culture.

Our benefits include: 25 days annual leave, additional appreciation days, additional leave for volunteering, birthday time off, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay, pension, group income protection, private medical insurance, employee assistance programme and flyers, our leading recognition programme with financial rewards. We also offer a wide variety of other benefits to support your physical and mental health.

Additionally, we offer hybrid working, office group activities and free eye tests. As well as a variety of ways for you to save money including savings of up to 15% at various retailers by using your bYond card or via cyclescheme or home & tech!